An eSIM is a digital alternative to the necessary SIM card for smartphones. It's a feature that has been popular enough up to this point, but physical SIM cards haven't been completely replaced quite yet. And this might not be the year it happens, either.
When Apple launched its device tracking accessory, the AirTag, it did so to plenty of fanfare. It was just one more Apple-branded device that was designed to help with everyday tasks. However, since the accessory's launch there has been a lot of concern about stalking and property theft. Apple has added features to help alleviate some of those issues, but now the company is going one step further with a dedicated user guide to help smooth over some of the wrinkles.
Widespread adoption of digital keys is still a slow process. But at least it's happening. Apple is helping in its own way, making it possible to store digital keys in the built-in, first-party Wallet app. This should make it easier to get many things done, including accessing your hotel room. And now a new video shows just how easy it can be.
It has been a long while now since Apple first launched its mobile payment option, Apple Pay. And while the service is available in a variety of different markets across the globe, there are still some voids to fill. The good news is that Apple has started out 2022 doing just that. And yet another market is on tap to get access to the service in the near future.
iCloud sync is a helpful feature not just for Apple's first-party apps, but also third-party alternatives available in the App Store. However, it appears that there has been a lingering issue causing many third-party apps to run into issues with iCloud sync. Which is leading many app users to point the finger in the wrong direction as Apple remains quiet on the subject.
There are a lot of different TV shows on Apple TV+. We have workplace dramas. We've got post-apocalyptic tales. And of course plenty of films ranging in scope and themes. But what Apple TV+ has been missing is Kaiju, or giant monsters. But that's finally changing.
The trial between Apple and Epic Games may have received an initial verdict before the end of 2021, but things are not done. Not by a long shot, really. Apple is already appealing the initial decision in its part. And now Epic is doing the same thing.
The Sky Is Everywhere was first picked up as a film adaptation by Apple TV+ and A24 way back in 2019. Over the course of 2020, we saw the cast fill out. But it wouldn't be until January of 2022 that we finally got a first look at the upcoming film adaptation of the popular young adult novel.
Apple TV+ has a lot of different projects in the works at any given time. And it turns out it has yet another series in the works based on a popular novel. And it has just found one of its lead actors.
Before the launch of iOS 15, there was a report that stated Apple was working on the idea of letting iOS 14 users stay on that particular version of the mobile operating system rather than upgrading to the newest version. Apple intended to release security updates for the older OS, and the new features would remain with the new software. But, it was an option, especially for the folks who aren't fans of upgrading to the newest version of the mobile OS as soon as it launches.
Apple TV+ has been working towards bringing back the Fraggle Rock puppets for quite some time. And the wait is almost over, with the revival series about ready to make its debut on the streaming platform. Which means it's about time for a first look at the upcoming show.
Getting to a point where Apple TV+ subscribers actually get to watch WeCrashed has been a long time in the works. In February of 2020, it was initially reported that Apple was working to develop a series based on the "rise and fall of WeWork," the company that was supposed to change the face of working. And then in December of the same year, we heard that Jared Leto (Morbius) would be starring in the limited series.